tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:22:29 +0000greenpinkrandom stuffglitterChina glazerimmelnotdredbluepurpleOPIcremeshimmernail artbarry mmattezoyaduochromegolden oldiesnails incnudelayeringorangetealvintage valentinesgoshmisaxmasbloomsinful colorglass fleckgreyisadoranail polishnfu-ohrevloncollection 2000greigeholographicsno7haulmaybellinemint greenneonnew productssally hansentextured nail polishtopshopgoldlilacnew brandsorganicsreviewssummer 09flakiesfrankenpolishnycorlyscented nail polishyellowblackbourjoischanelcolor clubfoundationhalloweenhtfjellykonadmakeupmetallicsswapCNDbronzebrowncoralfotdfyrinnaehair carehand creamhml'orealnewsrevlon parfumerieseventeenshellacurban decaybariellebenefitchagrin valleyclairescrackle polishdependdesigner seriesduo-tone nail polishessieflamingo pinkfree stufffunky frenchgel polishmacmakeup revolutionmascaramavalaminxseche vitesensationailsephorasolaroilstash organisingwhiteFrench manicureacrylic tipbody careboots 17brushesburgundycelecleansingcuticle treatmentselfface creamfake tan applicationfalse nailsfuchsiagardeninggarniergel manicuregussied-up greenkookylancomele magnetiquelip balmlip glosslipstickloreallushmicroglitternail treatmentnail wrapsnatural beautynovelty polishnubaronline shoppingpastelspeel off basered glittersavinaself tansheersshu uemurasilverskincaresoap glorysparitualsuedesummer 10top coatturquoisewetnwildMUAaquaavonbathbb creambeauty boxesblingblusherbootsbrowscharcoalcomparisonsdeborah lippmanndotting tooldrugstore brandsebayelegant toucheotdessenceeyeshadowsfake tanflourishfoilfoot carefuschiageorgeglamour gadgetsgold glittergreen shimmergunmetalhelmerholidays 2008illamasquaindiejessicaliquid blushlotdlove itmagneticmakeup storemax factormnymodelsownmoonpoolmulti glitternail extensionsnailenenekkidnew stuffnicole by OPInu nailolayold nail polishother bloggerspedicurepink cremeposheprimarkred shimmerrodeo divasally girlshampoo barsskittles manicuresoapstick on nailstend skinthe body shoptisserandvintagewant it wednesdayxen-tan'halfway thru the bottle'200th post201420152true900 postsJOLIEBOX. boudoir priveJensensPocketbacUNEabstractaccessorizeadhesive tabsambre solaireandrea fulertonanniversary postanti-wrinklearomatherapyartificial nail removersautumn 2008autumn 2009autumn 2010aw14baby lipsbarbiebare mineralsbeauty labbeautyUKbeetbirthdayblackenedbleach londonblushboudoir privebubble whiteburts beesbutter londoncatcaviarchelseaciatecinderellacleanserclientscoca colacolour blockingconcealercream blushcream eye shadowcrystal sheercupcakedark circlesdepartment storedetoxdiet coke exclusivesdiordotsdressing tableemerald sparkleemu australiaepilatingessential nailseventseverydayeye creameye shadowseyes lips faceface maskfall 2008fashionfearnefinger paintsfish pedicureformulaformula xfrostgelishgellygimmicksgothgradientgriolethandbag hookshard candyharvey nicholshello kittyhoardingholidayhow-toicingilnpin my drawersindigoingrown hairsjewel effect polishjuicykbshimmerlabellingled gel polishlemminglilac challengelip tintlove/hateluxury brandm&smarkiesmaroonmicellar watermicro beadsmilestonemineral foundationmini reviewminkmiscellaneousmoisturisermopmulti-manicuremultichromemushroommustardnail barsnail glitternail holidaynail strengthenersnail trainingnail whiteningnakednavynavy shimmerneal's yardneutrogenanew yearnot impressednqnyxoddsombrepalettespeachpeacockperfumeperfumed nail polishpiz buinpop beautypotdpress-onspreview 2009puffy eyespure icequickiesrantsrating systemred carpet manicurered cremerequestrodeo fanaticroughlesruby pumpssalessaltire manicuresamplessatinscottishscrubletseasonalsensationail fuseserumseventiesshampooshare the loveshoppingshrimpsimplesleeksnowspeckledspring 2009spring 2014spritzst patricks dayst tropezstarburststeamcreamstoragesummer 14sunscreensunsetsuperdrugtangleteezertara smithtescothemetinted moisturisertonertoolstresemmetresemme 7 day smoothugg bootsvelvotanwafflewagon trailwaxingweledawhat-was-i-thinkingwinter skincarewintermintyoutubeyoutube channelPretty Perfect Beautyhttp://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)Blogger958125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-6833401404616854315Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:21:00 +00002015-03-19T10:22:29.733-07:00bluecinderellagel manicureglitterled gel polishred carpet manicureNOTD: Red Carpet Manicure LED Gel Polish Cinderella Collection "Life Is Short, Wear A Tiara" <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-orfkG08Y6Vo/VQsE2zm9GqI/AAAAAAAAHCo/HW5r-lS6k0c/s1600/rcm_cinderella_liswat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-orfkG08Y6Vo/VQsE2zm9GqI/AAAAAAAAHCo/HW5r-lS6k0c/s1600/rcm_cinderella_liswat.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PH_41AuC__4/VQsE6glyTYI/AAAAAAAAHCw/AVJhVQYI5Sw/s1600/rcm_cinderella_box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PH_41AuC__4/VQsE6glyTYI/AAAAAAAAHCw/AVJhVQYI5Sw/s1600/rcm_cinderella_box.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awesome box :)</td></tr></tbody></table><br />When I saw promo shots of this collection I was sold. In fact I was sold on the movie too after watching a trailer... Just the costumes really :) Anyway, I digress.<br /><br />I was in Edinburgh yesterday for my final appointment for my knee after my surgery so I decided to pop into Harvey Nichols beauty hall. Mistake. I ended up buying this gel polish.<br /><br />These retail for £12.95 which is <i>a lot of money</i> for just 9ml of product. But I haven't actually bought any polishes in the last couple of months (after my Xmas Swedish blow out), so I decided that it could make that up by splashing it on this premium one!<br /><br />There are 6 colours in this collection, the whole collection can be seen in more detail <a href="http://www.chickettes.com/red-carpet-manicure-cinderella-collection-disney-pro-kit/" target="_blank">over at Chickettes</a>. This polish is sheer, but does have a distinct sky blue base. It has blue shimmer, a bit like <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/notd-china-glaze-blue-island-iced-tea.html" target="_blank">China Glaze "Blue Island Iced Tea"</a> but not as opaque, and bits of larger holographic glitter.<br /><br />I used my OPI GelColor base and top coat for this as this is actually the first Red Carpet Manicure polish I have. I decided to use the Sensationail LED light. Base and top cures in 30sec. I cured each coloured layer for 45sec as indicated if you use the RCM Pro LED light. Worked well! I ended up doing 3 coats as it is a very sheer polish.<br /><br />It is very pretty and it sparkles like crazy, even in low light. For me the colour is probably a bit 'mild' but the sparkles makes up for it! I am excited to see how long this combo wears, and how it soaks off... :)<br /><br /><b>Happy Factor&nbsp;</b><br />* * * * &nbsp; <br /><br /><b>Price</b><br />£12.95 - I think I would like to see these small bottles go for £10 or less.<br /><br /><b>Where?</b><br />www.redcarpetmanicure.co.uk / www.redcarpetmanicure.com<br /><br /><b>Quality</b><br />As Expected<br /><br /><b>Coverage</b><br />Light / a bit on the sheer side<br /><br /><b>Packaging</b><br />This limited edition colour comes in a rather nifty box! Otherwise OK brush but the lid is a bit fiddly to hold as it's very small.http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/03/notd-red-carpet-manicure-led-gel-polish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-7841242690932822264Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:18:00 +00002015-03-10T13:18:34.186-07:00drugstore brandsformula xglittergreensephoraNOTD: Sephora Formula X "Drawn to You"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uwjQekF-8eU/VP9QfDWXp1I/AAAAAAAAHBM/GFj9lOlqg_k/s1600/sephora_formulax_drawntoyou.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uwjQekF-8eU/VP9QfDWXp1I/AAAAAAAAHBM/GFj9lOlqg_k/s1600/sephora_formulax_drawntoyou.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br />I've been off sick with the flu in the last week hence why there hasn't been any updates for a while... :(<br /><br />This is one of the polishes I picked up in Sephora in Stockholm at Xmas. It has a very fitting name, I was very much drawn to it in the shop! As I was drying the first coat I casually read the label on the back. "Made in the UK". WTF - are they kidding me?? They make these here then ship them all over the world but we don't have a Sephora that actually sells them in the UK?? I really don't get why they can't open a store and/or online shopping in the UK. People would go nuts <i>just </i>for the self branded stuff never mind all the other brands they carry. It's all well and good they now ship to the UK from the US, but they don't ship any of their nail polishes due to postal regulations. Anyway, I mustn't get worked up about it AGAIN.<br /><br />I did 3 coats here. It is rather sheer but that is actually a bonus, the transparency means the microglitter can really sparkle as you build it up! It has this golden-green microglitter base with these larger dark green metallic particles. And it is megawatt sparkle!! I stuck a coat of Seche Vite on top to dry it quicker. I don't have any colours quite like this, the closest one would be <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/notd-revlon-parfumerie-wintermint.html" target="_blank">Revlon Parfumerie "Wintermint"</a>&nbsp;but it is much more mint/blue-green in colour than this and it isn't as metallic.<br /><br />I am not going to have a rant again about why these are not sold in the UK. But I am sure you would agree that they should be!<br /><br /><b>Happy Factor</b><br />♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥<br /><br /><b>Price</b><br />$12.50 for this particular polish<br /><br /><b>Where?</b><br />Sephora stores/online in the US and stores in some European countries<br /><br /><b>Quality</b><br />Excellent<br /><br /><b>Coverage</b><br />Sheer but this actually enhances the final application<br /><br /><b>Packaging</b><br />Good - it has a larger pop-off cap that covers the actual caphttp://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/03/notd-sephora-formula-x-drawn-to-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-2600340705077256965Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:04:00 +00002015-02-28T08:34:07.136-08:00China glazegolden oldiesgreen shimmermoonpoolvintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: China Glaze "Moonpool"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GwTPpHkmv_U/VPG8kXjV3CI/AAAAAAAAG9s/arlk4tLgFhw/s1600/chg_moonpool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GwTPpHkmv_U/VPG8kXjV3CI/AAAAAAAAG9s/arlk4tLgFhw/s1600/chg_moonpool.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8YgaoGKTEkc/VPG8hW0SW8I/AAAAAAAAG9k/91KWI2t5VYg/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8YgaoGKTEkc/VPG8hW0SW8I/AAAAAAAAG9k/91KWI2t5VYg/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><br />I actually have a bottle, for realz :) I won this on an eBay auction back in 2009, for a reasonable price (below $30) and have kept it safe ever since. This is probably my "most VHTF" nail polish.<br /><br />This still applies like a dream out of the bottle due to all sorts of nasty chemicals I am sure, but I got caught out like a rookie by cuticle flooding on one occasion as it's still so fluid! I did 2 coats here and a slick of Seche Vite. It may be a bit brush-strokey but not too bad from a reasonable distance. The golden depth to this polish makes it one of those polishes you just can't stop staring at, lethal if you're bored at work!<br /><br />It's just the best polish ever. Maybe. I am not sure if I maybe love <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/vintage-valentines-rimmel-60sec.html" target="_blank">Rimmel "Arresting"</a> more? I can have two favourites, who says I can't??<br /><br />So that marks the end of our Vintage Valentine's - a month of vintage nail polish. Hope you have enjoyed some golden oldies and blasts from the past! :)<br /><br />See all of <a href="http://polishtopia.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Polishtopia's Vintage Valentine's</a> over at her blog!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">HAPPY FACTOR:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ++</span></b></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-china-glaze-moonpool.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-6298951719942002888Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:03:00 +00002015-02-25T12:03:02.944-08:00golden oldiesgreengreen shimmerrimmelvintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: Rimmel Play Fast "Camoflage"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--nEx_d8US20/VO4qAoHLFEI/AAAAAAAAG8k/FTDylHtg89s/s1600/rimmel_camoflage%2Bjuly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--nEx_d8US20/VO4qAoHLFEI/AAAAAAAAG8k/FTDylHtg89s/s1600/rimmel_camoflage%2Bjuly.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gFMQxDmlb2s/VO4p3kqVmoI/AAAAAAAAG8c/lni-fLfcfHw/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gFMQxDmlb2s/VO4p3kqVmoI/AAAAAAAAG8c/lni-fLfcfHw/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Another of my Rimmel Play Fasts - this is the outrageously gorgeous "Camoflage". I have 2 bottles of this, just in case I am ever at risk of running out :)<br /><br />I got this from a nice lady in a swap from Sweden years ago, and managed to buy a second bottle on eBay. I did 2 coats with Seche Vite. It has a great depth and really glows! I honestly can't say I've come across a polish like this one in another brand which it what makes it so special :)<br /><br />Stay tuned for my very special last Vintage Valentine's manicure on Friday!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: lime;">Happy Factor</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: lime;">♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ +</span></b></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-rimmel-play-fast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-1137840430492134207Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:11:00 +00002015-02-24T09:13:13.637-08:00beauty labconcealerdark circleseye creammakeuppuffy eyesBEAUTY LAB: Puffy Eyes and Dark CirclesPuffy eyes and dark circles - who needs them? No one that's who. Who gets them? Most people. Unfair? Probably. Fixable? Must be. So I donned my lab coat (well, I wanted to but am still waiting for it to come back from the person I loaned it to) and got stuck into finding you some serious help for these two issues that often go hand in hand.<br /><br />The proper name for these two conditions is <i>periorbital puffiness/dark circles</i>. The causes of puffy eyes and dark circles is debated, but it is thought that inappropriate diet, lack of sleep, allergies, medications and genetics all play a part. If it is very extreme, it can indicate more serious problems with various organs in the body such as the liver. I want to say here that what I am looking to treat is very mild symptoms that are merely cosmetic and do not link to disease. <b><i>If you think your puffy eyes/dark circles could be linked to a medical problem, go see your GP.</i></b><br /><br />I adopted a two-pronged approach - treatment and optical illusion.<br /><br /><b>TREATMENT</b><br />Firstly I needed to find a product that would a) reduce bags and b) firm the skin of the eye area. A bit of anti-aging action would be good too. And it couldn't cost more than £15-20. I do not believe that there is such a thing as an eye cream that removes dark circles; the darkness is due to the skin being very thin and translucent here so the blood vessels are showing through and the skin gets thinner as you age. Sorry. But the darkness can easily be illuminated by makeup!<br /><br />Step forth <a href="http://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/en/skin-care/eye-cream/revitalift-laser-renew-eye-cream" target="_blank">L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Renew Precision Eye Cream</a>! It is within the price range and available in your local drugstore. It promises to replump wrinkles with hyaluronic acid, reduce eye bags with caffeine and firm skin with Pro-XylaneTM. What more do you need? :)<br /><br />2 weeks later I still have a bit of of a bag but it's a lot less puffy and could only get better with longer use.<br /><br /><b>OPTICAL ILLUSION</b><br />For the optical illusion part I decided I would scour the internet for tips on how to disappear bags / circles with makeup. I found several good YouTube videos that seemed like they could be replicated so I went for it. My Wayne Goss attempt wasn't so successful but I think this was due to the product I was using reflected too my flashback (SPF + cameras is never a good thing). My second attempt with Bobbi Browns corrector + concealer kit was a success but the coverage is very heavy and the products tend to melt and crease into my fine lines after a few hours. My own tried and tested method worked well using a long wear concealer and highlighting pen.<br /><br />The below videos from the Pretty Perfect Beauty YouTube channel showcases the different methods and products used in my Beauty Lab.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://ytimg.googleusercontent.com/vi/_Zeehjpn9CM/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_Zeehjpn9CM?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://ytimg.googleusercontent.com/vi/hjnS-AZ6ET4/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hjnS-AZ6ET4?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><br /><br /><b>TIPS</b><br /><br /><ul><li>Don't use a highlighting pen <i>all over</i> you undereye area - this will actually make the bags look bigger (so go easy with the YSL Touche Eclat)!</li><li>A salmon-beige colour corrector will conceal dark circles but <i>only </i>use over the actual dark, shadowy areas or you may look jaundiced!</li><li>Apply concealer in a tick box shape from the brow bone inside the top of your nose down to your cheek and then up towards the outer corner of your eye. This is as to not blend too much product in the outer corner of your eye, If you have crow's feet, it may end up creasing in the lines! A lot of darkness also extends further onto your cheek than you think and this technique will make a huge difference.</li><li>Don't drag/overwork the skin around your eyes whether removing makeup, applying creams or putting on makeup. This will ruin the elasticity of the skin over time leading to more pronounced wrinkles.</li><li>If you have allergies, get some allergy eye drops from the pharmacy - you will not believe the difference after 7 days! Brightening eye drops (or drops specifically for contact lens wearers) does wonders too!</li><li>Don't be afraid to try different products/techniques until you find what works for you! :)</li></ul><br /><b>Products used in this Beauty Lab</b> (no affiliate links!):<br /><a href="http://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/en/skin-care/eye-cream/revitalift-laser-renew-eye-cream" target="_blank">L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Renew Precision Eye Cream</a><br /><a href="http://www.bareminerals.co.uk/bareMinerals-READY-SPF20-Foundation/UKMasterReadyFoundation,en_GB,pd.html" target="_blank">bareMinerals READY SPF20 Foundation "R170"</a><br /><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/brushes-12/brushes/brushes-pro-e104-eyebrow-brush.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution Pro E104 Eyebrow Brush</a><br /><a href="http://www.collectioncosmetics.co.uk/face/concealer/lasting-perfection-concealer.aspx" target="_blank">Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer "Cool Medium"</a><br /><a href="http://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/en/make-up/face/concealer/lumi-magique-concealer" target="_blank">L'Oreal Paris Lumi Magique highlighting pen "Light"</a><br /><a href="http://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/2335/15905/Makeup/Face/Correctors-Concealers/Corrector/New/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Bobbi Brown Corrector "Bisque"</a><br /><a href="http://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/2335/15950/Makeup/Face/Correctors-Concealers/Creamy-Concealer-Kit/Award-Winner/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Bobbi Brown Concealer Kit "Beige"</a><br />Synthetic lip brush<br />Synthetic precision/mini flat top kabuki brush (search 'flat top eye kabuki brush' on eBay)http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/beauty-lab-puffy-eyes-and-dark-circles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-1639873456324038799Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:58:00 +00002015-02-23T11:58:32.403-08:00glittergold glittergolden oldieshmorangevintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: H&M Steel "Orange Sparkle"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qTJIkQuTgh0/VOuF97J0kSI/AAAAAAAAG8M/fxo-IPenub8/s1600/hm_steel_orangesparkle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qTJIkQuTgh0/VOuF97J0kSI/AAAAAAAAG8M/fxo-IPenub8/s1600/hm_steel_orangesparkle.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R8XlP6Tm7wQ/VOuF8oTRMSI/AAAAAAAAG8E/BfDOkWDj3fk/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R8XlP6Tm7wQ/VOuF8oTRMSI/AAAAAAAAG8E/BfDOkWDj3fk/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The last week of Vintage Valentine's and I am continuing my foray into the deepest darkest corners of my Helmer drawers :) This is another one of my really old H&amp;M nail polishes, from the late 90s. First I put it on as-is but I actually couldn't cope with the sheerness of it so I layered it over an orange creme, NYC Quick Dry in <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/notd-new-york-color-spring-street.html" target="_blank">"Spring Street"</a>. That also makes it look a lot more like it does in the bottle. It has a very sheer gel like orange base loaded with gold and orange glitter.<br /><br />Love this combo!! I am going to put it on my toes for the weekend I think, as I really need something cheerful on my toes right now.<br /><br />I did 1 coat of "Spring Street", then I applied 2 coats of "Orange Sparkle". This polish is still amazingly fluid and not gloopy at all! :) But it does stink so it's probably all those nasties in there keeping it fresh. I sealed it with a thick layer of Seche Vite as it's a bumpy glitter. And oh my, it sparkles! :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Happy Factor</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>♥ ♥ ♥ ♥</b></span></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-h-steel-orange.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-5064596353905987913Sat, 21 Feb 2015 19:14:00 +00002015-02-21T11:14:43.462-08:00designer seriesgolden oldiesholographicsOPIpurplevintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: OPI Designer Series "Extravaganza"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FwZky1ojhes/VOjYwKQT7PI/AAAAAAAAG6c/lBR_igvVwwI/s1600/opi_ds_extravaganza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FwZky1ojhes/VOjYwKQT7PI/AAAAAAAAG6c/lBR_igvVwwI/s1600/opi_ds_extravaganza.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gC30oC73Z1I/VOjYzeIzLFI/AAAAAAAAG6k/r6DrCxJL-x0/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gC30oC73Z1I/VOjYzeIzLFI/AAAAAAAAG6k/r6DrCxJL-x0/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><br />This marvellous polish is still available fairly readily but it was first released in 2007/8! I love this polish - it is super-smooth and glitters beautifully! It's one of the most expensive polishes I own, I think I bought this in Selfridges in London for £18.99 'back in the day'.<br /><br />I did 2 coats here with Seche Vite top coat to max out the sparkle! I love the 2 Designer Series polishes I have, they look and feel so luxurious I am not really bothered about the price :)<br /><br />Have you got any of the Designer Series polishes??<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Happy Factor</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">♥ ♥ ♥ ♥</span></b></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-opi-designer-series.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-7593994941321605917Sat, 21 Feb 2015 14:08:00 +00002015-02-21T06:08:38.535-08:00bootshoardingisadoraMUAno7palettesseventeensleekstorageWhat's in my drawers?... PALETTESSo I was browsing around YouTube while I was off sick in January looking at videos of people storage solutions, and decided that I needed to tidy up my makeup box. Among other storage for beauty products I have this plastic underbed box which I keep in reasonable order but as time passes one forgets what one has stashed in said box...<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jfukywazl00/VCbCbdZkl2I/AAAAAAAAGH0/S0YnTiR57DE/s1600/makeup%2Bbox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jfukywazl00/VCbCbdZkl2I/AAAAAAAAGH0/S0YnTiR57DE/s1600/makeup%2Bbox.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's a lot tidier than it was...</td></tr></tbody></table>I thought I would show you my stash of everyone's favourite item to collect/hoard/obsess over -<b> the makeup palette.</b><br /><br />I tend to only buy palettes that I will use. And that don't cost £35. Therefor you won't see any of the Urban Decay, Too Faced or Smashbox palettes here!<br /><br />I start off with my favourite one, <i>one I have never used</i>... It's just so beautiful I just usually take it out and look at it :) I doubt any of the colours would suit me, but it just looks so gorgeous :)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RKkdNaiysrs/VCbCWDndjQI/AAAAAAAAGHY/ikPDDsVfN_A/s1600/17_vintagelove.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RKkdNaiysrs/VCbCWDndjQI/AAAAAAAAGHY/ikPDDsVfN_A/s1600/17_vintagelove.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boots Seventeen "Vintage Love" Eye Shadow Palette</td></tr></tbody></table>To follow on a pastel theme, here is a palette from No7 from a couple of years back, again I am not sure the colours suit me but I have worn this a few times in the summer with a tan.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O9blcHP5QUc/VCbChUPFrGI/AAAAAAAAGIc/XH9aKTmvnow/s1600/no7_natural%2Bradiance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O9blcHP5QUc/VCbChUPFrGI/AAAAAAAAGIc/XH9aKTmvnow/s1600/no7_natural%2Bradiance.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No7 "Natural Radiance" Eye Shadow Palette</td></tr></tbody></table>On the flip side of pastels, check out this gothic gem, there are some serious smoky shades here and even though most are too dark for daytime wear I've managed to squeeze a few outings in with this one :)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JyJ2zqSvP_4/VCbCVxphHDI/AAAAAAAAGHc/40TPKa6y5sk/s1600/17_glamrocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JyJ2zqSvP_4/VCbCVxphHDI/AAAAAAAAGHc/40TPKa6y5sk/s1600/17_glamrocks.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seventeen "Glam Rocks" Eye Shadow Palette</td></tr></tbody></table>So I do have a Stila palette, but this was in the Boots January sales - last one left. It was under a tenner or something ridiculous like that. Some of the shades are very sheer in this palette, I have a review of it <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/notd-revlon-nail-art-french-mix-over.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PZNtPx88ImM/VCbCkMdCkxI/AAAAAAAAGIs/RHl2ERrtGW0/s1600/stila_writteninthestars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PZNtPx88ImM/VCbCkMdCkxI/AAAAAAAAGIs/RHl2ERrtGW0/s1600/stila_writteninthestars.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stila "Written in the Stars" Eye Shadow Palette</td></tr></tbody></table>Now onto the more familiar budget palettes. I have quite a few MUA items, including my favourite eye shadow primer. This is one of their first palettes and it's is a clone of Urban Decay's "Naked" palette. MissBudgetBeauty has <a href="http://missbudgetbeauty.co.uk/mua-undressed-v-the-naked-palette/" target="_blank">a nice comparison</a> on her blog! This one has seen quite a bit of action.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBNmrwryUXU/VCbCe7Z8U1I/AAAAAAAAGIM/oddYVqKvuNw/s1600/mua_undressed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBNmrwryUXU/VCbCe7Z8U1I/AAAAAAAAGIM/oddYVqKvuNw/s1600/mua_undressed.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MUA "Undressed" Eye Shadow Palette</td></tr></tbody></table>And the ever-popular Sleek palettes - this is again one of their first ones. I just love it. It has shimmer throughout (apart from the black) so it is very flattering for older gals like me when you wanna kick things up a notch! :)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cgyD7zQeCaM/VCbCizgrWbI/AAAAAAAAGIk/jNHr8sGYqtQ/s1600/sleek_divinetheoriginal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cgyD7zQeCaM/VCbCizgrWbI/AAAAAAAAGIk/jNHr8sGYqtQ/s1600/sleek_divinetheoriginal.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sleek I-Divines "The Original" Eye Shadow Palette</td></tr></tbody></table>I return to my favourite Swedish brand for this one, it is a very nice collection of matte nudes. This is well-used in the winter time but I find the creamy nudeness is too harsh for my summer complexion. I have a FOTD with them <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/fotd-creamy-nudes.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6PLrploOOhQ/VCbCXysFPDI/AAAAAAAAGHs/xuG9NuJ-F1Y/s1600/isadora_creamy%2Bnudes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6PLrploOOhQ/VCbCXysFPDI/AAAAAAAAGHs/xuG9NuJ-F1Y/s1600/isadora_creamy%2Bnudes.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isadora "Creamy Nudes" Eye Shadow Palette</td></tr></tbody></table>Strictly not a palette but a trio, this is again Isadora and this time it's baked shadows. These are a dream to blend into a really nice smoky eye and last forever if you use eye shadow primer! As with all baked shadows you can also use these with a damp sponge applicator for a more intense effect.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-omT5hg3aBPk/VCbCV3GDCOI/AAAAAAAAGHU/so4K98I6NOc/s1600/isadora_coolbrowns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-omT5hg3aBPk/VCbCV3GDCOI/AAAAAAAAGHU/so4K98I6NOc/s1600/isadora_coolbrowns.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isadora "Cool Browns" Trio Eye Shadow</td></tr></tbody></table>And now some more things that are not strictly palettes...<br /><br />I really like MUA stuff, this eye brow kit is amazing. Although I am too lazy for a full-on brow for everyday makeup, this kit is great for special occasions. I used it for my wedding :)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b4HUjzdRkJg/VCbCc6xNXnI/AAAAAAAAGIE/v2ZkFrmCPVw/s1600/mua_eyebrowkit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b4HUjzdRkJg/VCbCc6xNXnI/AAAAAAAAGIE/v2ZkFrmCPVw/s1600/mua_eyebrowkit.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MUA Pro Brow Kit "Fair"</td></tr></tbody></table>I love this kit from Boots No7. I believe it's a Xmas gift I got for Secret Santa. It has 3 shadows, a highlighter fluid, mascara and a shimmery lip gloss. If you travel light but need something to pimp yourself up now and then, this is it! :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tdWhXlqJw-4/VCbCgRaDGlI/AAAAAAAAGIU/19vn9-JnSMs/s1600/no7_kitxmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tdWhXlqJw-4/VCbCgRaDGlI/AAAAAAAAGIU/19vn9-JnSMs/s1600/no7_kitxmas.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><br />So what is the next palette I am eyeing up you ask? Well that's got to be the <a href="http://www.muastore.co.uk/winter-forest-matte-palette" target="_blank">MUA "Winter Forest Matte" Eye Shadow Palette</a>...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--0B5Moz_7yI/VCbJxYFpTFI/AAAAAAAAGI8/WqhH1QE4qf8/s1600/MUA_winterforestmattes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--0B5Moz_7yI/VCbJxYFpTFI/AAAAAAAAGI8/WqhH1QE4qf8/s1600/MUA_winterforestmattes.jpg" height="176" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Or perhaps the Real Techniques <a href="http://realtechniques.com/shop-collection/color-palette/night-owl" target="_blank">'Night Owl' Makeup Kit</a>??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jcz5v-TQf9U/VCbezuDhpPI/AAAAAAAAGJo/pDnnR2AYLVY/s1600/rt_nightowl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jcz5v-TQf9U/VCbezuDhpPI/AAAAAAAAGJo/pDnnR2AYLVY/s1600/rt_nightowl.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>That's all folks, I will return with more "What's in my drawers?..." soon - there is lots to see! :)</b></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/whats-in-my-drawers-palettes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-2797433547923954823Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:09:00 +00002015-02-19T12:09:28.817-08:00duochromegolden oldiespurplerimmelvintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: Rimmel 60sec "Zeitgeist"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ctJlgyVY46k/VOZCBrdlysI/AAAAAAAAG6I/owzLpEpK96I/s1600/rimmel_zeitgeist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ctJlgyVY46k/VOZCBrdlysI/AAAAAAAAG6I/owzLpEpK96I/s1600/rimmel_zeitgeist.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5sEEjG2FXUA/VOZBpapojBI/AAAAAAAAG6A/lw0ii0GWLGw/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5sEEjG2FXUA/VOZBpapojBI/AAAAAAAAG6A/lw0ii0GWLGw/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><br />I decided it was time for gothic duochrome! This is from the <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2009/03/trip-down-nail-polish-nostalgia-lane.html" target="_blank">same generation of Rimmel polishes</a> as some of my all time favourites like <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/vintage-valentines-rimmel-60sec.html" target="_blank">"Arresting"</a>, "Mania" and <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2009/02/notd-rimmel-60sec-810-stop-traffic.html" target="_blank">"Stop Traffic"</a>. It's now a bit goopier than I'd hoped but with a careful touch, it looks absolutely stunning! This is a cheap brand doing expensive looking duochrome - I wish they still made this colour :)<br /><br />I did just 1 coat! It is amazingly opaque but that comes at a price - slightly unwieldy formula. But it's all down to it's advancing age I am sure, this is a a quick-dry polish after all.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Happy Factor</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">♥ ♥ ♥ ♥</span></b></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-rimmel-60sec_19.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-1213526336858375012Tue, 17 Feb 2015 20:56:00 +00002015-02-17T12:56:17.003-08:00cremegolden oldiesgreenmisatealvintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: Misa "Dirty Sexy Money"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HqvVy71ZW6Q/VOOqcntH6FI/AAAAAAAAG5w/c_1AVPqEzfw/s1600/misa_dirty%2Bsexy%2Bmoney.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HqvVy71ZW6Q/VOOqcntH6FI/AAAAAAAAG5w/c_1AVPqEzfw/s1600/misa_dirty%2Bsexy%2Bmoney.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xuBv8PAKbTA/VOOqWFivW7I/AAAAAAAAG5o/s-YW7TfXlao/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xuBv8PAKbTA/VOOqWFivW7I/AAAAAAAAG5o/s-YW7TfXlao/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I may be pushing the 'vintage' part here as this polish is technically only 6 years old or so but I think this will definitely be someone's vintage one day - they will look back and say "I loved that colour so much I bought 2 bottles!" (that will be me, then).<br /><br />I did 2 coats here - the formula is flawless and super-shiny (this is with no top coat). I apologise for the oily cuticles but they are in dire condition just now with the cold outside/warm aircon at work... They looked so awful in the photo I wanted to spare you so I oiled them up with my Sally Hansen Cuticle Rehab. I absolutely love this polish, I wonder if you do too?? :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Happy Factor</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥</span></b></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-misa-dirty-sexy-money.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-2145671186745222520Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:30:00 +00002015-02-16T04:30:00.949-08:00coralgolden oldiesmicroglittersheersurban decayvintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: Urban Decay "ID"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--E0Qb2_QSZE/VOHGFqIP_LI/AAAAAAAAG5Q/ozCcJh_lBlo/s1600/ud_id160215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--E0Qb2_QSZE/VOHGFqIP_LI/AAAAAAAAG5Q/ozCcJh_lBlo/s1600/ud_id160215.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1CuOjhiOjWs/VOHGIZyoFfI/AAAAAAAAG5Y/kZdKH-0XUMQ/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1CuOjhiOjWs/VOHGIZyoFfI/AAAAAAAAG5Y/kZdKH-0XUMQ/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><br />Here's another vintage Urban Decay for you! Once upon a time this polish had a matching "XXX Shine Lipgloss" to go with it however that's long finished! I love this colour in the bottle but it is so very sheer once it's on the nail.<br /><br />I usually put this over a pink/coral creme polish but thought I would do it straight from the bottle for the purpose of authenticity. I used 3 coats here, could possibly have needed a 4th but that still wouldn't cover the VNL or been any more opaque. What makes this polish is that it's sheer; it really makes the glitter particles pop and from further away this polish is a proper tan-enhancing stunner. I do have a back up of this colour as it's stunning layered over creme polishes for those summer-perfect toes :)<br /><br />This bottle has <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/vintage-valentines-rimmel-60sec.html" target="_blank">stains from my Rimmel "Arresting"</a> on it as it was in the same washbag when the original bottle of "Arresting" broke! :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Happy Factor</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>♥ ♥ ♥ ♥</b>&nbsp;</span></div><br />http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-urban-decay-id.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-6845332036058438413Sat, 14 Feb 2015 13:43:00 +00002015-02-14T05:43:23.530-08:00glittergolden oldieslorealpinkshimmervintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: L'Oreal Shock Resist "330"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TsIi0FHACUA/VN9Qq65X9YI/AAAAAAAAG5A/RrLSzXDrPFs/s1600/loreal_330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TsIi0FHACUA/VN9Qq65X9YI/AAAAAAAAG5A/RrLSzXDrPFs/s1600/loreal_330.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DkB7HBqg0kU/VN9QlZktwRI/AAAAAAAAG44/tl0kxTaB1WI/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DkB7HBqg0kU/VN9QlZktwRI/AAAAAAAAG44/tl0kxTaB1WI/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>My apologies for the lateness of this post - sometimes time makes fools of us all! :)<br /><br />This is the European version of the "L'Oreal Shock Proof" that <a href="http://polishtopia.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/vintage-valentines-plum-mystique-700.html" target="_blank">Cali over at Polishtopia</a> showed last week! I love this colour, it is super-sparkly and a dream to apply. The sparkliness doesn't really translate to the camera so you will just have to imagine how radiant it is.<br /><br />I used 2 coats here with Seche Vite top coat. It is very much still a great nail polish, no thickening or separation. I think this came out somewhere in the late 90s. I "borrowed" my mother's bottle of this (she still has her one too after I gave it back half empty...) before I could find one of my own in the local supermarket bargain bin, of all places!<br /><br />I tend to pick this out if I need a smart manicure that still has a bit of extra pizzazz to it; it has been to a number of swankier parties over the years!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Happy Factor</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥</span></b></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-loreal-shock-resist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-1502256120690655639Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:19:00 +00002015-02-11T13:57:13.386-08:00duochromegolden oldiespurplerimmelvintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: Rimmel Play Fast "Art of Noise"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bupTB-_Ndn4/VNu4_nRDrBI/AAAAAAAAG4o/LheKLBQv1z4/s1600/rimmel_pf_artofnoise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bupTB-_Ndn4/VNu4_nRDrBI/AAAAAAAAG4o/LheKLBQv1z4/s1600/rimmel_pf_artofnoise.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ThXWUtOmcsk/VNu44JezykI/AAAAAAAAG4g/UECqJxaA4JU/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ThXWUtOmcsk/VNu44JezykI/AAAAAAAAG4g/UECqJxaA4JU/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I love Rimmel polishes generally, have a huge collection of them, but I absolutely adore these Play Fast Rimmels. I am not sure if they were ever sold in the UK; all mine are swaps I have received from across the pond. I have a variety of colours, this is my second favourite - I will show you my favourite later in the month! I did 2 coats here with a coat of Seche Vite to dry it down super-fast as I have some video editing to do. The coverage of the first coat looked very dodgy but with a second coat it turned magically opaque and butter-smooth, super-shimmery finish!<br /><br />This purple has a glowy fuchsia duochrome, but I need to take a photo of this in daylight to show it off. I think these are now becoming HTF, but there was a time when they were widely available on eBay. I just love these! :) Do you own any of these??<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Happy Factor</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥</span></b><br /><b><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span></b><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/305365/?claim=7mreuyzupuu">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a></div></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-rimmel-play-fast-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-5698688221441276069Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:36:00 +00002015-02-09T13:36:28.159-08:00bluegolden oldiestealurban decayvintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: Urban Decay "Cult"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zrWFj_YDwNw/VNknbBMdZnI/AAAAAAAAG34/Mn7YjteyVu0/s1600/ud_cult.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zrWFj_YDwNw/VNknbBMdZnI/AAAAAAAAG34/Mn7YjteyVu0/s1600/ud_cult.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AeDNEfYA7os/VNknUajESjI/AAAAAAAAG3w/ejZxBG01DHw/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AeDNEfYA7os/VNknUajESjI/AAAAAAAAG3w/ejZxBG01DHw/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I still associate this polish with university partying :) This nail polish is definitely aptly named - it was like Urban Decay knew this dirty, golden teal would become one of the most loved nail polishes ever. I wouldn't want to say this is HTF, as you can still buy this polish online, but it has been discontinued for some time so once it's gone, it's gone!<br /><br />My bottle is an original bottle from when they were first sold in shops. I used 2 coats here and topped it with Seche Vite. I still love it - I wish that Urban Decay would still do polishes like this. They did bring back their nail polishes a couple of years ago but sadly they didn't bring this shade or my other favourite, "ID", back... Their new polishes are supposedly 5-Free, but this old baby is definitely old school chemical warfare and hence applies like a dream :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Happy Factor&nbsp;</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ +</b></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-urban-decay-cult.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-4296313758005717990Sat, 07 Feb 2015 17:32:00 +00002015-02-07T12:14:03.818-08:00bluegolden oldiesjellyvintagevintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: H&M Steel Essential "No 42"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K6lQXihkLPY/VNZKz9HQ3EI/AAAAAAAAG3Y/3GumKSyaaP8/s1600/hm_steelno42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K6lQXihkLPY/VNZKz9HQ3EI/AAAAAAAAG3Y/3GumKSyaaP8/s1600/hm_steelno42.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AHbRCCXwefg/VNZK_FXUIWI/AAAAAAAAG3g/-qGYDUZrAwE/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AHbRCCXwefg/VNZK_FXUIWI/AAAAAAAAG3g/-qGYDUZrAwE/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><br />I am loving looking out and using some of my old vintage polishes! :) Unfortunately my hands are suffering from winter syndrome again and I have a large cuticle issue so please excuse the messy cuticles. Cuticle oils do nothing - I'm longing for summer!<br /><br />A lot of high street retailers have sold their own makeup at one point and H&amp;M still do! I bought this when I was rather young and think it might be from the mid-90s. I have a few from the same era, all quite unique colours just like this one. They were the start of my now gigantic nail polish collection! I remember my original collection fitted in a small cloth bag and it traveled like that from Sweden to Scotland in 1999 (nowadays I would always pack them individually!).<br /><br />"No 42" is a cornflower blue jelly, it is the only colour like this I have in my rather sizeable collection. This is 3 coats, carefully dried in between coats as it's prone to bald patches. I think it is definitely holding up despite it's age; it's still very fluid, hasn't separated and applies well! :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Happy Factor&nbsp;</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">♥ ♥ ♥ ♥</span></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;">Have you visited the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmI-zs0aj_Yu9igVugFwJw" target="_blank">Pretty Perfect Beauty YouTube channel</a> yet?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;">I posted a video on my latest 'empties' today! :)</span></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-h-steel-essential-no.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-6445801236663242474Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:50:00 +00002015-02-05T11:50:57.896-08:00bluegolden oldiesmagneticvintage valentinesyoutube channelVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: Lancome Le Magnetique "02 Blue Enigma"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x4m5XI0CXyI/VNPJaTA0m3I/AAAAAAAAG3I/tRgoOjW0rwg/s1600/lancome_lemagnitique.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x4m5XI0CXyI/VNPJaTA0m3I/AAAAAAAAG3I/tRgoOjW0rwg/s1600/lancome_lemagnitique.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qWxAWMY_aJw/VNPJW4gTXfI/AAAAAAAAG3A/-w_cygtWlY8/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qWxAWMY_aJw/VNPJW4gTXfI/AAAAAAAAG3A/-w_cygtWlY8/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><br />We're onto the 3rd vintage nail polish already :) I picked one of my VHTF polishes today, this magnetic polish from Lancome. It is from 2008 and my friend got this for me on one of her notorious shopping trips! This was highly sought after and sold out at the time, and I remember missing out and getting a magnetic polish from Sweden (L'Oreal for some reason release a lot of stuff there we don't get here) instead. I keep this very hidden away as it was very expensive and could probably fetch a fair bit on eBay even as used. Should get a nail polish lock-box really for these kinds of polishes :)<br /><br />This is extremely pigmented - this is just 1 coat and a slick of Seche Vite. As usual with magnetic polishes I apply the polish, slick on a fast dry top coat THEN use the magnet. I find it sets very crisp then (and fast too!). If you use the magnet on the wet polish, no matter how long you dry before sticking on the top coat, the pattern separates as the particles get room to move in the wet polish again.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Happy Factor&nbsp;</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">♥ ♥ ♥ ♥</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">Have you visited the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmI-zs0aj_Yu9igVugFwJw" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Pretty Perfect Beauty YouTube channel</span></b></a> yet?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">I posted a video on Brush Cleaning today! :)</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://ytimg.googleusercontent.com/vi/1jz_cZif_Rc/0.jpg" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1jz_cZif_Rc?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-lancome-le.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-2314174321487894695Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:16:00 +00002015-02-03T14:16:03.612-08:00burgundygolden oldiesisadorashimmervintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S: Isadora "54"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IuX_h1EmGnE/VNFIJsp1kFI/AAAAAAAAG10/UWyZmT6wasw/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IuX_h1EmGnE/VNFIJsp1kFI/AAAAAAAAG10/UWyZmT6wasw/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n2lXO5i_bWM/VNFIKXlM9AI/AAAAAAAAG18/0SGtvRvNDds/s1600/isadora_54.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n2lXO5i_bWM/VNFIKXlM9AI/AAAAAAAAG18/0SGtvRvNDds/s1600/isadora_54.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br />I've had this polish for about 20 odd years, probably longer? I think it was part of a fall collection back in the 90s, I tried to find the makeup card for it but it must be back in Sweden at my brother's house. I just love my Isadora makeup and especially the nail polishes and this was one of the first ones I ever bought myself! :)<br /><br />I think this colour might classify as 'Marsala' which is Pantone's colour of the year 2015? It's a bit burgundy, a bit brown. It still goes on nice and smooth but the shimmer seems rather dulled? It doesn't smell as horrific as many of the old polishes I own, but Isadora has always marketed itself as 'hypoallergenic' so maybe it's not got so much nasty in it?...<br /><br />Anyway, I think it looks good for its age :) I used 3 coats here but could have probably got away with 2. I used Seche Vite on top but because the shimmer in the polish scatters the light in a funny way it looks rather satin on camera but in real life it's actually quite shiny! &nbsp;I still rather like this polish, although I wouldn't pick colours like this nowadays. I believe I was going through a goth phase at the time perhaps...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>HAPPY FACTOR:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>♥ ♥ ♥ ♥&nbsp;</b></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-isadora-54.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-3436273575313739002Sun, 01 Feb 2015 16:23:00 +00002015-02-01T08:23:58.724-08:00golden oldiesgreennail polishold nail polishrimmelthemevintagevintage valentinesVINTAGE VALENTINE'S - Rimmel 60sec "Arresting"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_jUGN2d4JkU/VM5RRgs-9VI/AAAAAAAAG04/2kgpL99EBok/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_jUGN2d4JkU/VM5RRgs-9VI/AAAAAAAAG04/2kgpL99EBok/s1600/Vintage%2BValentines_001.png" /></a></div>I love my old vintage polishes - stories attached to them are usually great too :) So during February I will be showcasing some vintage polishes with their associated stories along with fellow nail-tastic lady Cali at <a href="http://polishtopia.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Polishtopia</a>! We agreed anything older than 5 years was 'vintage' in nail polish terms, but most of mine will be a lot older than that and some VHTF.<br /><br />So please stop by every 2nd day starting the 1st February for a new vintage polish fix, perhaps you will have stories to share about that polish too?? :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1c4wiIJzqUI/VM5Rn4wT-6I/AAAAAAAAG1I/FfJGJLcz2-U/s1600/rimmel_arresting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1c4wiIJzqUI/VM5Rn4wT-6I/AAAAAAAAG1I/FfJGJLcz2-U/s1600/rimmel_arresting.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />My first one is the one I love the most. I am not sure when this was originally brought out but it would likely have been 2002-3 or so? This baby has always been my favourite green. I wore it <i>a lot</i>, and always got nice comments on how vibrant it was. Then, in a tragic accident whilst travelling back home to Sweden for Xmas one year, it broke in my washbag before I could even leave the house!!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QF_x_9ZC-_0/VM5RSYzsIiI/AAAAAAAAG1A/uNL09l3qg1I/s1600/rimmel_washbag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QF_x_9ZC-_0/VM5RSYzsIiI/AAAAAAAAG1A/uNL09l3qg1I/s1600/rimmel_washbag.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes I still use the washbag of Doom...</td></tr></tbody></table>I was so heart-broken. Finally six or so years later I managed to find it on eBay! There was only one bottle available or I would have bought more... I have also made this polish into a nail polish ring to preserve it for future generations. As if the stains in my washbag wasn't enough to remind me...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-invRYHXYZn8/T8Dp9sPwzpI/AAAAAAAACOk/4RPOQWrcutM/s320/jewellery_finished_arresting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-invRYHXYZn8/T8Dp9sPwzpI/AAAAAAAACOk/4RPOQWrcutM/s320/jewellery_finished_arresting.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />This is 2 coats with Seche Vite. As you probably gather from the dented nails, the formula is a bit tricky and might actually need to be thinned but I haven't had the heart to do that yet. Seeing it on my nails I still love this li'l guy so much :)<br /><br /><b>Also check out&nbsp;<a href="http://polishtopia.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/vintage-valentines-sally-hansen-new.html" target="_blank">Polishtopia</a>'s post today on&nbsp;Sally Hansen New Lengths - Espresso Frost!</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">HAPPY FACTOR:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;">♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ++</span></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-valentines-rimmel-60sec.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-2033576901928675395Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:52:00 +00002015-01-29T09:52:18.721-08:00greenillamasquajellylove/hateNOTD: Illamasqua "Rampage"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zh44UsqvOwc/VMpy9Vhlp4I/AAAAAAAAGz0/TrREc8a61Y0/s1600/illamasqua_rampage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zh44UsqvOwc/VMpy9Vhlp4I/AAAAAAAAGz0/TrREc8a61Y0/s1600/illamasqua_rampage.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br />Do you have a nail polish you have a LOVE / HATE relationship with?.. I bet you do! This is mine. I bought this as soon as it launches some years ago now, for a premium price directly off Illamasqua's website. I LOVE the colour, but I HATE the formula... It has put me off forking out for any other polishes from this brand, no matter how gorgeous other beauty bloggers' swatches look.<br /><br />This polish is marketed as a 'dark green jelly, glossy finish'. First part I agree with, second part not. It dries to a satin finish!? The formula is also very thin and I made a few careless brush overloads so it's not as pristine as it should be application wise. As all jelly polishes this requires care to apply; I find two careful thin coats followed by a thicker coat makes it look best. It will still be see-thru so if you can't hack VNL, this is not for you. I put on a slick of Seche Vite over this to seal the layers and dry it quickly, and add shine, as it's not glossy...<br /><br />I wonder if I have a duff bottle or if anyone else had this problem with this polish? They may have updated the formula since I bought my bottle 'back in the day'.<br /><br />Looking at the photos I took, I still can't decide whether I LOVE or HATE this polish? Maybe I LOVE it out of guilt as I spent a lot of money on it? I don't want to over-analyze, I just wanna put the bottle back in my Helmer and forget the whole thing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Happy Factor&nbsp;</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">♥ ♥ &nbsp;+</div><br /><b>Price</b><br />£15<br /><br /><b>Where?</b><br /><a href="http://www.illamasqua.com/shop/products/nails/nail-varnishes/nail-varnishes/rampage-nail-varnish" target="_blank">Illamasqua's website</a><br /><br /><b>Quality</b><br />Average - a bit on the thin side even for a jelly and I already have tipwear after 24 hrs<br /><br /><b>Coverage</b><br />Good - Jelly<br /><br /><b>Packaging</b><br />Goodhttp://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/01/notd-illamasqua-rampage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-5800653403688416098Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:28:00 +00002015-01-25T13:28:28.641-08:00barry mcremegellylilaclilac challengenail polishNOTD: Barry M Gelly "Prickly Pear"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XsPsoxOt8OY/VMVe8OARWCI/AAAAAAAAGzk/LKrUy2nWRWs/s1600/barrym_pricklypear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XsPsoxOt8OY/VMVe8OARWCI/AAAAAAAAGzk/LKrUy2nWRWs/s1600/barrym_pricklypear.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br />I got this polish the other day in Boots - it's one of those very rare times when I see something and go 'I need it because I have nothing like that'. I've been drawn to lilac lately, and it is not a colour I have ever had much love for. But after today I will definitely be making this year a 'Lilac Challenge' :)<br /><br />I am not sure it suits me but it is extremely pretty! As with most pastels this can be tricky to apply - I find that a thickish layer that is left to dry for 5 min followed by another thickish layer usually avoids bald patches and streakiness (depending on the individual polish formula). And it worked for this polish. I topped it with my usual Seche Vite!<br /><br />I had to Google 'prickly pear' because I don't understand the name?.. It's a cactus with a fruit but it's not like it's lilac? Anyway it doesn't matter because this is a super pretty polish for spring and it has definitely cheered me up for going back to work tomorrow! When looking at this polish I can almost smell my favourite scented flower - the lilac! I can't wait for mine to flower this spring! :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Happy Factor</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♥ ♥&nbsp;♥&nbsp;♥</div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/01/notd-barry-m-gelly-prickly-pear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-4373581028190054089Sat, 24 Jan 2015 21:40:00 +00002015-01-24T13:40:19.150-08:00foundationmakeupmakeup revolutionreviewsREVIEW: Makeup Revolution The ONE Foundation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5dnqCtw8ouw/VMQH5nMjYnI/AAAAAAAAGy0/b8zdh763zuk/s1600/mur_theone_foundation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5dnqCtw8ouw/VMQH5nMjYnI/AAAAAAAAGy0/b8zdh763zuk/s1600/mur_theone_foundation.jpg" height="298" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I don't normally buy foundations on a 'oooh look, a cool little bottle and it's cheap'. OK so I have <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2008/09/review-bourjois-brush-foundation.html" target="_blank">been known to do that in the past</a> but not often. <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2009/09/review-loreal-roll-on-true-match-rose.html" target="_blank">Not TOO often</a>.<br /><br />Well, I did it again. I didn't even check the ingredients - there's a lot of silicones in there (can you say 'contact dermatitis'?). Oh well. The sales pitch is;<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This will be Your ONE Foundation. ONE shade for everyone. Using revolutionary fusion technology The ONE Foundation adapts to your skin tone and texture to give a flawless finish. Due to it's liquid formula, it is easily build-able and applied The ONE Foundation gives full coverage resulting in a matte finish. Available in 16 shades to suit every skin tone.</i></span><br /><br />A big promise for a small bottle :) Now to the shade selection. There are 16 shades but there isn't very good shade descriptors on the website. I had to Google a lot to find decent swatches of the shades - I figured out I might be between Shade 5 (which I got) and Shade 7, but not as yellow based as Shade 6. It blends really well with my skin tone. The colour won't be any good once spring's over but then I can always move up in the shades. There are 16 shades to choose from and I would definitely advise Googling swatches.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5WMVIe3xnRg/VMQH_uZhRiI/AAAAAAAAGy8/pAeNzg_ych8/s1600/mur_theone_foundation_swatch1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5WMVIe3xnRg/VMQH_uZhRiI/AAAAAAAAGy8/pAeNzg_ych8/s1600/mur_theone_foundation_swatch1.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shade 5 - straight out of the bottle</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2wxySTheHmc/VMQH_wT_mkI/AAAAAAAAGzA/OcTxcy-BhlA/s1600/mur_theone_foundation_swatch2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2wxySTheHmc/VMQH_wT_mkI/AAAAAAAAGzA/OcTxcy-BhlA/s1600/mur_theone_foundation_swatch2.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shade 5 - lightly blended with fingers</td></tr></tbody></table>So what's the low-down? Well, it is certainly a liquid foundation! You need to shake this up before applying it. Having tried various ways of putting this on including with a buffing brush and a traditional foundation brush my recommendation is to smooth it on with your fingers then lightly buff it with a kabuki/buffing brush. I dropped this directly onto the area to be covered and rubbed it in with fingers; put it on your hand and your carpet is doomed within seconds!! Coverage? Certainly buildable without caking but definitely not to full coverage. Nice satin finish but not matte as described, but my skin is currently covered in Soap &amp; Glory Wish Upon A Jar 21 Day Collagen Overhaul Cream (the good, OLD version!) so I might be getting a dewier result. The wear test was a Saturday of exciting Boots perusal and some computer gaming followed by my Mother-In-Law's Burns Night dinner. It wore OK without blotching but did transfer a bit onto my jacket collar and by the end of the night I looked a bit slick in my T-zone. Again this might be down to wearing a heavier moisturiser. It feels nice and light on the skin and doesn't have any noticeable smell.<br /><br />Definitely worth the money if you are a younger beauty that is looking for a light to medium coverage with a satin finish! This is touted as a dupe for MAC Face and Body Foundation - it's been a while since I used that but I would say that from memory it seems very similar. As I am past the 20-somethings now and require a bit more of a dewy finish most days to radiate, I may not buy this again but it's definitely worth trying for the price and will be great for occasional wear when I want something more matte!<br /><br /><b></b><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b>Happy Factor&nbsp;</b></b></div><b></b><br /><div style="text-align: center;">♥ ♥ ♥</div><br /><b>Price</b><br />£4<br /><br /><b>Where?</b><br />Available in some Superdrug stores, but best bet is the <a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/foundation/the-one-foundation.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution website</a><br /><div><br /><b>Quality</b><br />Good/As expected<br /><br /><b>Coverage</b><br />Medium - coverage given as 'full', however I would say it only stretches to Medium.<br /><br /><b>Packaging</b><br />Good<br /><br /><b>Other</b><br />This product comes in 16 different shades!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BoaUx2vQ-8Q/VMQQQSOjXSI/AAAAAAAAGzU/AzPHPvbo5l8/s1600/2015-01-24%2B11.42.48.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BoaUx2vQ-8Q/VMQQQSOjXSI/AAAAAAAAGzU/AzPHPvbo5l8/s1600/2015-01-24%2B11.42.48.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Obligatory 'foundation wearing' selfie - please do not judge the post-surgery/vicious cold eye bags! :O<br />And also I am 'old' and still don't really know how to do selfies...</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/01/review-makeup-revolution-one-foundation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-3611729994162644952Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:36:00 +00002015-01-22T13:36:42.434-08:00glitterpinkrating systemsephoratextured nail polishNOTD: Formula X Celestials "Astrolady"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2b3VgDH86cM/VMFsfKiV9BI/AAAAAAAAGyk/f0uNqPCimX0/s1600/formulax_astrolady.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2b3VgDH86cM/VMFsfKiV9BI/AAAAAAAAGyk/f0uNqPCimX0/s1600/formulax_astrolady.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br />Finally nail polish again, yay!! The Husband got me some flu capsules so feeling a bit better even though I am still bunged. My knee is getting the sutures taken out of it tomorrow so I NEEDED a hilariously glittery polish to cheer me up.<br /><br />I bought this polish when <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/haul-time.html" target="_blank">me and my Mum went to Sephora in Stockholm</a> after Xmas :) Like the other Formula X I bought, was one of those polishes I pick up and never contemplate putting down again! And I was right. This is what it would be like if <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/notd-seventeen-rock-hard-couture-nail.html" target="_blank">Seventeen Rock Hard Couture 'Bijoux Baby'</a> and <a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/notd-isadora-sugar-crush-pink-crush.html" target="_blank">Isadora Sugar Crush 'Pink Crush'</a> had a baby! :)<br /><br />It's a soft pink and gold textured glitter. This is 1 coat. That's right, just the 1 coat *jumps up and down with joy* :) That means I can enjoy this polish for years to come as I've hardly used up any product. Thank you Sephora! And also, please open a store with online shopping capability in the UK :( I think this was rather expensive (about £14, 139 Swedish krona?) but I can't really judge as I bought it in the hilariously expensive Sweden. I love this polish, it was worth the money!<br /><br />I am going to be bringing in some kind of rating system. If you check my new tab <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/p/rating-system.html" target="_blank">RATING SYSTEM</a> </span>it will explain the current criteria there :)<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><b>Happy Factor</b>&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color: magenta;">♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥</span><br /><br /><b>Price:</b> $12.50 in US<br /><b>Where:</b> Sephora stores, not available in the UK<br /><b>Quality:</b> Excellent<br /><b>Coverage:</b> Freakin' Awesome<br /><b>Packaging:</b> Good - I would have liked a different brush holder, I find these Chanel-esque pop-off tops with a little twiddly barrel brush holder quite annoying to deal with. But it looks the part for the branding they are going for. Apparently&nbsp;<i>'the brush design was engineered to complement the highly pigmented, three-free formula, giving you the most even and precise lacquer application'.</i> For me, the brush totally works but wouldn't say it's the next best thing since sliced bread?..<br /><b>Other: </b>It is an <i><b>amazing</b></i> polish, I will be wearing this a lot :)http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/01/notd-formula-x-celestials-astrolady.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-440590711456480743Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:57:00 +00002015-01-21T10:58:23.436-08:00blusherbrushesfoundationhaulliquid blushmakeup revolutionNo NOTD?.. Let's have another video...I'm still recovering from my knee surgery and this wretched cold virus I got post-surgery, so haven't been able to paint my nails decently. I tried this hideous white with opalescent flakes but it's all horribly dented so I won't embarrass myself and post a photo :( you can see the Tippex-like claws in the video below.<br /><br />Instead I will show you the contents of the parcel I got today from Makeup Revolution! :) I am really excited to try my new foundation and blusher but think I am still too snotty for such things...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="https://ytimg.googleusercontent.com/vi/KmefekWzTTs/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/KmefekWzTTs&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/KmefekWzTTs&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">I will be doing a themed February with the lovely Cali at <a href="http://polishtopia.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Polishtopia</a>&nbsp;- stayed tuned for more news on that soon! :)</span></div>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/01/no-notd-lets-have-another-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-1418758697670756001Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:37:00 +00002015-01-19T09:37:57.622-08:00elfhaulmakeupyoutubeNEW VIDEO: ELF Birthday HaulI made a new video where I give you the low-down on the ELF products I ordered fro my birthday :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="https://ytimg.googleusercontent.com/vi/ac-nkHEGlk0/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/ac-nkHEGlk0&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/ac-nkHEGlk0&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div><br />http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/01/new-video-elf-birthday-haul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524428028470927250.post-2289127150136311174Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:57:00 +00002015-01-17T14:47:00.874-08:00blushercream blushelfeyes lips faceliquid blushmakeupmakeup revolutionCOMPARISON AND REVIEW: Makeup Revolution VIVID Blush Lacquers vs ELF HD BlushMy skin seems to eat blusher. Which is a bit creepy. So I went on the hunt for something more long lasting. I have used cream blush in the past (MAC), and wanted to avoid another horrific incident of trying to use a blush stain (Benefit Benetint). So onto the new generation blush cremes in a pump bottle it was!<br><br>After looking across the internet I came across the ELF HD Blush, which was pretty much the reason for &nbsp;my birthday ELF haul (I promptly got a replacement for the faulty blush I received by the way!).<br><br>I then by chance saw the Makeup Revolution ones in Superdrug the day after I'd ordered it! They are £3, so I picked up two shades I thought might suit me. I promptly went on to swatch and was taken aback with the pigmentation... What a mess :) Took me a couple of tries and some YouTube watching to learn to get it right on my face! I will do a tutorial next week on my 'everyday face' so you will be able to see my technique then. As I swatched these they came out too heavily applied but you get the shades anyway, the trick is to then blend, blend and blend to get it the right intensity on your cheeks :) These look great though and last all day on my skin. They come if easily with my Garnier Micellar Water as well!<br><br>I found that the Makeup Revolution blushes are a bit more fluid than the ELF but they blend out the same. The ELF has some shimmer too it but not enough to make you look like you're wearing glitter!<br><br>I made a little video for you, hope you enjoy -<b> please stop by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmI-zs0aj_Yu9igVugFwJw" target="_blank">my new YouTube channel</a>!</b><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="https://ytimg.googleusercontent.com/vi/TB3wJ0CNzD8/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/TB3wJ0CNzD8&amp;source=uds"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed width="320" height="266" src="https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/TB3wJ0CNzD8&amp;source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></object></div><br>http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2015/01/comparison-and-review-makeup-revolution.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lina-Elvira)0